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The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
A TELEPHONE SUIT
Involving the Right to Erect and Use Long
Distance Tslenhoae Lines.

PHILADELPHIA, Feb. "A telephone suit in
volying the right to erect and maintain long
distance telephone wires between New York,
Philadelphia and various large cities was begun
in the United States Circuit Court by bill in
equity, fled this afternoon by attorneys for the
Brooks Telegraph Construction Company. The
defendants are part of the Bell telephone syn
dicate, and have organized corporation which
has opened Offices in various cities. A prospectus
issued by the defendant company, says the tee-
phone exchanges in New York, Brooklyn and
the adjacent cities are now being equipped for
metallic circuit service, in connection with these
lines, by which Philadelphia business
men will be placed in direct
speaking communication with any of
the subscribers to the telephone exchange in
New York and tho surrounding cities and VII
lagos in New York, New Jersey aud Connecticut,
numbering in all over $4,000 stations. The
plaintiffs claim that they bought the exclusive
right, under patent, to make and use metallic
circuits throughout the United States for term
of seventeen years from February 1881; that
they have expended large sums of money in per-
feeting the system, but that the defendants are
violating this exclusive right. 1t is claimed that
the rapid application of ong-distance telephone
service to modern business purposes renders the
prospective value of the ownership of the metal
lie circuit to be contested in the courts, second
only to that OF the telephone itself
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
MINOR MATTERS.
The Future of Speaker Carlisle and the
Speakership.

The Future of Speaker Carlisle and the
Speakership.
Special to the Indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.-Speaker Carlisle is 6
candidate for Mr.. Beck's seat in the Senate
Bnt this does not necessarily mean that he will
not be candidate for re election as Speaker Of
the House. The seat of Senator Beck does not
become vacant until two years from the 4th Of
next March. Still there has been some talk in
Democratic circles lately about other candidates
for the speakership, the man who is most fre-
quently mentioned in this connection is the
Hon. P. A. Collins, of Massachusetts. There
is not man in Congress to-day who
has more ability presiding officer
than Mr. Collins. He has shown marked
ability whenever he has been called upon to pre-
side over public meetings of the societies OF
which he is a member Besides, he has that
wonderful faculty possessed by so few men. Of
winning the respect of his political opponents.
He is a pronounced partisan, and never feels the
necessity of apoogizing for his political opin-
ions; nor does he attempt to dictate the rights of
others in this respect. In fact, those who know
him best look upon Mr. Collins an ideal
Speaker, and with Mr.. Carlisle out of the way,
the mention Of his name would be certain to win
him the race.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
oaicial Corruption in Canada.

OTTAWA, Ont. Feb. 2-Excitement is in
tense over the revelation which Premier Mercier
has made in regard to the corruption which was
carried on by the late Quebec government The
fall extent Of the plundering perpetrated will
not be known until parliamentary Investigation
is held. The apartments of the late Speaker,
which were elaborately furnished out of the
treasury, have been completely stripped. Val
uable plate and furnishings are missing. and are
known to have seen carried off by the boodlers.
On taking hold of the treasury chest, Mr.. Mer-
cier found it empty. Not one cent was there to
the credit of the government Worse than that
Sir John Mcdonald had advanced the defunct
government over $780, 900 out Of the Dominion
treasury, which was charged against the prov
ince, all of which went into the general corrup-
tion fund. In addition to this, the province has
been run heavily into debt, large amounts Of
outstanding claims remain to be paid and there
is nothing with which to pay them. Premier
Mercier has issued circular to officials in all
branches of .h5 public service to balance their
books,and = poTt at once. with inventory of all
property their hands. Developments are
anxiously looked for.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
ANOTHER APPEAL.
Secretary Manning Again Urges the Passage
of the Administrations Custo,,,s

Secretary Manning Again Urges the Passage
of the Administrative Customs BILL
WASHINGTON, Feb. 2.--Secretary Manning
to-day sent to Representative Breckenridge, of
Kentucky, chairman Of the ways and means sub
committee having charge OF the administrative
customs bill [the Hewitt billl, communication
with several additional amendments to the pro-
posed measure. In urging the passage Of the
bill. Secretary Manning says that if the
bill, as now perfected, can be adopt
ed by Congress, the welfare of the
customs revenue will be greatly promdlAd. This
measure is not all or nearly all that is needed
but If it becomes law will be step in the
right direction. "It is," the Secretary says
livery important, for every reason, that an end
shall by legislation. be put to the pending differ
ences to rates of duty between this depart
ment and importers which shall create protests
appeals and suits. Even when the present head
of this department may think the rates Of
dnty prescribed by his predecessors are ex-
cessive he is not at liberty, OF his own
notion to change that rate adversely to the
United States, but must go making the cx-
actions, although he feels the judicial power
may condemn them. Such condemnation, IL it
shall come, will entail the payment out Of the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
BRITISH POLITICS.

Lord Hartington's Views Regarding the Po-
sition of "A fairs.
LONDON, ,sFeb. I'm speech at New Castle,
to-day, Lord Harrington said it was very un-
likely that the House of Commons would see
the governments Irish proposals during the
present session, owing to the fact that so much
time is being wasted. He could not approve of
Lord Churchilps action in resigning, which, he
said, did not tend to strengthen the Liberal
Unionists. Large expenditures did not
necessarily denote extravaganza. Neither
did a reduction of expenditures necessarily
imply economy. Lord Harrington favored the
efforts of the Round Table conference to bring
about reunion of the Liberals, and expressed
his belief that these efforts were in safe hands,
but the time was not ripe, he said, for their sue
cess. He believed it would be impossible to dis
pense with evictions altogether. and thought it
could not, in very many cases, be done without
working injustice to owners.
Sir William Vernon Harcourt invited Gladstone
to meet Lord Harrington and Lord Randolph
Churchill at dinner at his homo on Saturday.
Lord Harrington sends excuses The presence
of Gladstone is doubtful The invitations
caused sensation. 1t is rumored that Har-
court is trying to effect temporary coalition in
order to attack the governments war expendi-
lures. The dinner will be purely social, with
out political import.
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MIR. w. S. BISsELL.
The Man Whom the President Likes to Con-
suit and Would Delight to Honor.

The Man Whom the President Likes to Con-
suit and Would Delight to Honor
Special to the indianapolis Journal
WASHINGTON, Feb 2-"There is one man
who visits the city occasionally" said promi-
nent official to your correspondent to-day "who
will i'll all probability become better known to
the country at large before the expiration of the
present presidential term. l refer to Mr. W. s.
ident's former law partner; he is one Of the very
best counseors in the city of Buffalo, and it will
be noticed that whenever the President has
very important matter before him, he invariably
sends for Mr.. Bissell. This was true in the case
of the elevated railroad Scent fare bill while
Cleveland was Governor Of New York Bissell
was sent for, and it was upon his advice that
Mr.. Cleveland vetoed the bill. in spite of the
popular clamor for it In the city and State of
New York. Since the elevation of Mr..
Cleveland to the presidency he has consulted
his old partner whenever he has been called
upon to pass upon any particularly knotty prob
sell was made as as the interstate. COM
merce bill reached the President He sent that
bill to the Attorney general, and then tee-
graphed to Mr.. Bissell to come on at once. Mr.
Bissell came, and his opinion had far
more weight with the President than that of
Mr.. Garland. When Cleveland was inaueurated
he invited Mr.. Bissell into the Cabinet, and
offered him his choice of the portfolios The
lawyer had no desire for Cabinet honors and
declined the Offer The President, however.
wiser, and there are excellent reasons for be-
lievng that Mr.. Bissell is anxious to retire from
active practice, and that he has aspirations to-
ward the Supreme bench. There will be at
least two vacancies on that bench before Cleve-
lands term expires, and Mr.. Bissell will be given
one of them"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Dangers of Electro Lighting.

LOUISVILLE. Feb. 2-The lines of the Brush
Electric Light Company. during the heavy rain
last night. became crossed with those of the fire
alarm system of this city, and almost every box
on Main street was burned out In consequence,
temporarily unprotected. Had it not been for
the presence of mind and quick work of the
chief operator in the signaling tower the dam
age. which is estimated at $1,000. would have
been much greater. When, at about midnight.
the flames which darted from the switch board
discovered to him the cause he hastily threw
large ledger in the room upon the switch board,
and standing upon it, cut off the loop in time to
save the remaining portion of the system.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Local Option in Missouri.

ST. LOUIS, Feb 2-The upper house of the
Legislature at jefferson City to-day passed
loca-option bill, providing that the question of
prohibition shall be submitted to vote in any
county of the State upon petition of one-tenth of
its qualified voters. In the House test vote
was saker an the joint and concurrent resolution
providing for the submission to tho ~oters OF the
State of the question of prohibition 1t is be-
leved that the resolution will be adopted to-
morrow
KANSAS Cry, Feb 2-The Times's jefferson
City special says: 'The House to-day, by vote
of II to 30, adopted majority committee report
favoring the resolution providing for submis-
sion to the people of prohibitory amendment.
The resolution will DE passed tomorrow The
Senate to day voted, 20 to 5. in favor of local
option bill. 1t is undetermined how the Senate
will vote on submission"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
seamen Killed in a Storm.

NEW YORK, Feb 2.-The Guion-line steamer
Arizona reached her pier to-day. with her ensign
floating at alf-mast, astern, out of respect for
two of the seamen, William Hszen and William
Roberts, who died from the effects of injuries
sustained on JAM %. The men were killed by
being swept along the deck by heavy
sea, which washed on board during severe
gale. Boatswainsmate Edward Thomas was
seriously injured. The two sailors were buried
at sea. The storm continued with unabated
fury until after the steamer entered American
waters. On Monday afternoon another heavy
sea struck the steamer staggering her complete
ly, and seven sailors were thrown against the
bulwarks and severely hurt.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
The Italians in Africa.

ROME, Feb 2-It transpires that the fighting
at Soatine, near Massowah Jan. 25 and g. con-
cerning which Signor Depretis made statement
in the Chamber of Deputies, yesterday, was not
between the Italians acting in conjunction with
the Abyssinians against the Arabs. but between
the Italians and the Abyssinians. The
newspapers. this morning, commenting upon
the situation, urge calmness in dealing
With the matter. They say there is no question
of war with Abyssinia, but only question Of
the defense of Massowah. The opposition press
denounce Count Di Roblant, Foreign Minister,
and Signor Ricotti, Minister of War, for the
public concerning the situation at Massowah.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Although Perry Belmont Will Endearef to
Have 1t Made More Stringent, with the
Alleged Object of Defeating 1t.
The Presidents Reliance on the Judg-.
ment Of His Old Law Partners
Secretary Manning Makes an Urgent Appeal
for the Passage of the Administrative Gus
toms Bill-General Washington News.
PERRY BELMoNr,s GAME.

Scheme to Defeat the Retaliation Bill by
Making It More Severe.
Special to the indianapolis journal.
WASHINGTON, Feb 2-There is strong in
clination in the House to pass the Senate fish
cries bill, just as it came from the latter body,
whether the committee on foreign affairs amend
it or not It was stated, few days ago, that
Chairman Belmont was determined to amend it
so as to make it much stronger, and the Presi
dents authority in excluding Canadian vessels
from American ports more clear and as OBJ
lgatory as possible Belmonts father is agent
in this country for the Rothschild family, the
wealthiest in all Europe, and it was suspected at
once that young Belmonts design was to delay
the final passage of the bill, and secure its ult-
mate defeat by going too far. 1t is known. too
that Belmont is being advised by the State De-
partment and President. and that all has had
the effect of increasing desire to push the
measure through without amendment. Most
members of the House committee on foreign
affairs express determination to refuse amend
ment.
Grain, of Texas, and Singleton, of Mississippi,
said to your correspondent, to-day, that the Sen
ate bill would be adopted Grain said he was in
favor of decisive action in the matter. bat
thought we ought to be prepared for war "If
we are in earnest-as certainly am; if the reso-
luton is not to be buncombe, it means that we
will fight for our rights if necessary. think we
should be prepared to fight FIgh is what it
means. We must have some coast defenses"
Singleton said that the passage Of the bill will
mean that Britshers have got to stop their in
reference with our rights. .But suppose they
don't2" was asked "Then we will make them.
We will fight 1t has always been the way.
We have not been prepared; we have stood q
great deal; but when we have moved it has been
found that we were better prepared than was
| thought There is no danger of our not being
prepared. If they do not regard this warning,
England will get the worst castigation she evel
| had"
II don't believe it is generally realized" said
naval officer, to-day, .'that if this Congress fai
to do anything toward building up the navy i
will be nearly two years before any active opera
tion can be commenced. No funds can posssbl,
be made available before year from NEXT July
or August, and then it will take several months
to make preparations. No move can be mad,
1 until we know what we will have to make i
| with. Now is the time to act, if Congress in
| tends doing anything for the navy, for time il
| very valuable"
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
had weather on the Upper Platte.

RAwLINs. Wy. T., Feb 2-The weather in
the Upper Platte country since the first Of tho
year has been very stormy. The high winds
which have been constantly blowing have kept
the hills partially bare. Range cattle are poor.
owing to the scarcity of feed. Six inches Of
snow fell last night and it is still showing this
afternoon. but the wind has subsided. The out
look for the cattle interests up to the present
time is not fiattering. but should the snow melt
soon, which is now anticipated by the cattlemen
of this section, there will be rapid improve
ment in the condition of the large herds Of cattle
in the Platte country. The losses up to the pres.
ent writing are comparatively light.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
GENERAL FOREIGN NEWS.

The Queen Attends q Play, the First Since
the Princes Death.
LONDON Feb 2.-The Queen attended dram
attic performance at Osborne, to-day. This is
the first time she has been at play since the
death of Prince Albert. The performance took
place in the council chamber of the palace The
play was Gilberts .'Sweethearts' Mr.. and Mrs.
Kendall were in the leading roles The audi
ence included Princess Beatrice; Prince Henry,
of Batten burg; Princess Frederick of Hanover,
and thirty court attendants
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Rioting in Limerick.

DUBLIN, Feb. 2-The government has decided
to suppress the meeting Of tenants announced
to be held at Louehreau. A large crowd of
people, accompanied by bands paraded to-day
IN Hospitaltown, in Limerick, to celebrate the
acauittal of Carroll, chairman of the Kelnannock
board of guardians, charged with rioting. The
presiding magistrate instructed the police to
suppress the demonstration. An attempt
to carry out the order resulted in conflict dur
ing which a woman was wounded by trunch-
con in the hands OF constable. A charge Of as
sault was brought against constable.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Property in News DISPATCHES.

LONDON, Feb. 2.-An important decision bear
ing upon the question of copyright on news dis
patches has been rendered in the British Consu-
lar Court at Alexandria. Reuters Telegram
Company brought action against the proprietor
of the Egyptian Gazette for publishing its mes
81 ges without permission. The defendant plead
Il prior publication. but Judge Cookson decided
Met there had been no prior publication by the
plaintiff, and granted an InluncrIon to compel
the proprietor of the Egyptian Gazette to cease
publishing the news condemning him also to
paw damages and costs.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Steamer Ashore,

SANDY Hook, N. j., Feb. AT 8 o'clock to-
night the patrolman from the Monmouth Beach
life-saving station, No. A. found large steamer
ashore about half mile south of the station
She has passengers on board, and they were
screaming when the life-savine crew, with their
apparatus, reached the place. She had gone
aground about half mile off shore, and it is
thought she is leakine. The weather is very
thick, there is heavy sea on and it is raining.
At first the wind was blowing with velocity Of
twenty-five miles, but has moderated somewhat
since
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
The Memphis Diamond Thief

MEMPHIS, Tenn. Feb. Am accurate de-
scription has been furnished of Charles Talbot
who early Yesterday morning robbed the Gayoso
Hotel of $50, 900 worth of diamonds belonging to
Miss Fanny Davenport He is twenty-one years
of age; five feet, ten inches high; slim figure;
smooth face: dark hair and eyes; regular feat
ures; full lips: medium forehead; jaws promi-
nent; marks of boils on neck; legs inclined to
bow; generally parted his hair in the middle
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Safe of q Teleerapb Line

New YORK, Feb 2--The Southern Telegraph
Company, which was sold under foreclosure pro-
ccedines, at Richmond. Va, on Tuesday, was
bought in the interest Of the Western Union
Telegraph Company, which has owned major
ity of the bonds for nearly year. The price at
which the property was sold was $4G0 000 but
the price would have been carried considerably
higher, II is said if the United Lines Company,
whose last bid was $450,000, had corfanued the
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Reagan Hands in His Resignation

GALVESTON, Tex. Feb. 2-Hon. John H.
Reagan handed in his resignation as a member
of the House of Representatives of the Fiftieth
Congress- this morning, before he left
for home. He will serve out his time
in the Forty ninth Congress. Already there are
several aspirants in the field for his vacant place.
for which Governor Ross will order an election
as the laws of Texas do not give the Governor
the power to appoint
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03

The Manning Jordan Banking Enterprise.
PHILADELPHIA, Feb. 2.-United States Treas
urer G. N. Jordan was in town to-day and held
a conference with Samuel r. Shipley. Geo. F.
Tyler and others relative to the allotment of
stock in Philadelphia of the Western National
Bank, to begin business i'll New York on May l.
1t is stated definitely that Secretary Manning
will be the president and Jordan is to be cashier.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
THE w HEN

contest The acquisition of the actual control
does not affect the relations of the companies,
because a contract was made between them even
before the " estern Union bought majority of
the bonds. Since that time the contract has
been modified to meet the wishes of the West
ern Union Company, which was known to be the
actual owner of the property. The sale now
gives the company the legal ownership.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
The High Water in the susuuehanna,

WILKEsBARRE. Pa, Feb. 2-Travel along the
west bank OF the Susquehanna was resumed this
afternoon, after an eight days cutoff between
here and Kingston, account of high water
The river is still slowly falling, although the
ice gorge remains unmoved and will probably
cause trouble at the next freshet.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
The Stock Market.

LONDON, Feb 2-Stock markets, after large
fluctuations, closed firm, with a moderate rise.
English buyers continued to take advantage of
the low level of foreign stocks. On the Paris
Bourse there was marked recovery, and the
settlement was effected with less difficulty than
was feared. Three per cent. rentes rose If 50c
Suez canal 2lf.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Fire In an Industrial School.

ROCHESTER, N. Y, Feb. 3.-At o'clock this
morning FIRE was discovered in the female de-
partment of the State Industrial School. The
reserve fire department has been called out
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DIR. McGlynn.

NEW YORK. Feb. Rev. Dr. McGlynn
commenced his reply to Rome to-day. He did
this at the suggestion of Cardinal Gibbons 1t
seems to be understood that DR.. McGlynn will
not go to Rome.
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Obituary.

MILWAUKEE,, Feb. 2-Royal d. Jennings,
treasurer of the Chicago. Milwaukee & ST. Paul
railway, died of paralysis, yesterday afternoon,
at st. Augustine. Fla. He was seventy years Of
age His remains will be brought to Milwaukes
for internent
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03
Liberals Pleased with the Parneu Amend
mept.

LONDON, Feb. Nv Fl. Smith made an offer
to Lord Randolph Churchill to refer he war and
navy estimates to committee. II the House
approves this Lord Randolph will propose to es-
tabish regulation fer the reference Of esti-
mates to a standing committee.
The Liberals pleased with the Parnell
amendment TO the address, considering it moder-
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-02-03

A COLD in the head will make you cross.
But Red Star Cough Cure proves its boss.